Ordered that the sentence is affirmed.
The defendant's purported waiver of his right to appeal was invalid and does not preclude appellate review of his excessive sentence claim. The mere explanation of the right to appeal and the consequences of a waiver, without an affirmative response from the defendant that he or she understands the rights as explained, is insufficient to effect a valid waiver (see People v Bradshaw,
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